Overview
HWY 7 AUTO PARTS is an operational stormwater outfall in Dover, Arkansas, United States. It manages runoff from an auto parts facility under local and federal stormwater regulations.
HWY 7 AUTO PARTS is a stormwater outfall located at 7101 SR 7 North in Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an auto parts retail and service site, operating under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. As a stormwater outfall, the facility is subject to NPDES permitting requirements, typically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities or a site-specific permit. The outfall discharges stormwater from the auto parts facility, which may contain pollutants such as oil, grease, metals, and sediment from parking lots and service areas. Best management practices (BMPs) are required to control runoff quality. The facility's location in Pope County places it within the Arkansas River watershed, a region with mixed urban and agricultural land use. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water quality and comply with Clean Water Act goals. The facility contributes to the community by managing runoff from a commercial property, reducing the risk of flooding and pollutant loading to nearby water bodies.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Arkansas River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Stormwater runoff from commercial and industrial sites in the area can carry pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment. Effective management through NPDES permits and BMPs is essential to prevent degradation of water quality and to maintain the ecological health of receiving streams.
Frequently asked questions
HWY 7 AUTO PARTS stormwater outfall is located at 7101 SR 7 North in Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an auto parts facility, discharging treated or controlled runoff to local waterways under an NPDES permit.
The outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act via the NPDES program, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollutant loads (e.g., oil, metals, sediment) to receiving waters, protecting aquatic life and water quality for downstream users.
Such outfalls typically handle runoff from small to medium-sized commercial sites, with flow rates varying based on rainfall intensity and impervious surface area.
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